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Taxation of Identity Protection Services

Fringe Benefit Analysts

million people were victims of identity theft in 2014. Some insurance carriers are now also offering identity protection services to their customers at no additional cost. According to the IRS, identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission for 15 consecutive years.

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Creating the “Urgent Care First” Mindset for Employee Benefits

Corporate Synergies

Adopting an urgent care first mentality can help employees and employers control healthcare costs. But these centers could also help employers minimize expensive emergency room (ER) claims. 1 In fact, from 2014 through June of 2017, the number of urgent care centers rose by nearly 20%. As Seen In. over the last decade.

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Health Care Reform Play or Pay Delay: Why You Shouldn’t Wait

Insperity

10, 2014, the federal government announced yet another delay to the employer shared responsibility (“Play or Pay”) provisions of the Affordable Care Act. 1, 2014, or pay a penalty. The employer mandate has not been delayed for these businesses. UPDATE: On Feb. Determining the size of your business. The bottom line?

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The PEO Industry in 2020 & Beyond: What The Next Decade Holds

Genesis HR Solutions

Like almost every other industry, professional employer organizations (PEOs) have been forced by the global pandemic to ask themselves this question. Get an in-depth look at professional employer organizations and why you should consider partnering with one. “What is our industry’s new normal?” Click To Tweet. million to 3.7

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How Health Care Reform Helps People and Small Businesses Pay for Coverage

Insperity

To be eligible for a premium tax credit, citizens and legal residents must satisfy the following criteria: Have household income between 100-400 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL); for 2014 subsidies , the FPL for employees living in all states except Hawaii and Alaska is $11,490 for an individual and $23,550 for a family of four.

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Health Care Reform: 4 Ways to Find Health Insurance for Your Business

Insperity

Though the employer mandate provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been delayed, health care insurance costs, taxes and fees are expected to continue to climb. Postponing your decision to provide health care insurance could prove to be very costly for your business. Use a health insurance broker.

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8 Must-ask Questions When Shopping for a PEO

Insperity

Are you uncertain about how to find the most suitable professional employer organization (PEO) for your company? If your company does business in states that have many or complex employment laws, such as California, Massachusetts and New York, it may be beneficial for the PEO you select to be well-versed in the laws of those states.